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Chinese New Year 2023 Dragon Dance and Parade
I visited Manchester today, to celebrate the Chinese New Year and to catch the Dragon Parade, and I wasn't disappointed! It was brilliant!
Olly
Jan 22, 2023


My Favourite Photographs from 2022
As 2022 drew to an end, it provided a great time to reflect back on all of the photo I've taken over the past 12 months.
Olly
Jan 1, 2023

The Last of the Autumn Colours
I dug out my old video fluid head for this Waddle to the Woods and decided to make a video...
Olly
Nov 13, 2022


Heaton Park Tramway night shoot
Heaton Park Tramway Night shoot
Olly
Oct 26, 2022


A Snowy, Wintery Heaton Park Tramway
Manchester 765 and Hull 96 vintage trams at Heaton Park Tramway in the snow.
Olly
Nov 29, 2021


Squirrels in the Snow at Heaton Park, Manchester, plus tips for wildlife photography in the snow
Grey squirrels in the snow at Heaton Park, Manchester, offer unique wildlife photography opportunities.
Olly
Nov 28, 2021


Postman Pat: Welcome To Greendale
Postman Pat: Welcome to Greendale, at Waterside Arts, Sale, Greater Manchester
Olly
Nov 27, 2021


Circus Zyair at Heaton Park
Roll up, Roll up, Roll up! The circus is in town! Circus Zyair at Heaton Park, Manchester on 24th Oct 2021.
Olly
Oct 24, 2021


Converting Black and White Negatives the Easy Way
The easiest way I've found to quickly convert black and white negative photographs to jpg files in ONE CLICK!
Olly
Aug 12, 2021


“Somme Memorial, Heaton Park, Manchester”
The Battle of the Somme, also known as the Somme offensive, was a battle of the First World War fought by the armies of the British...
Olly
Jul 6, 2021


Bronica SQ-Ai at Liverpool Cathedral with Ilford HP5
Today I took a short walk around Liverpool Cathedral shooting my favourite camera, my Medium Format Bronica SQ-Ai. Loaded in the film...
Olly
Jul 3, 2021


Shuttleworth Success!
I'm in the Shuttleworth 2022 Calendar!
Olly
Jun 16, 2021


Ilford HP5+ Black and White Film - IN COLOUR!
That’s right, I shot a roll of Ilford’s world famous HP5+ and got this colour photo… or did I? Well, the photograph you see above was...
Olly
Apr 15, 2021


I have a new thermometer!
I have a new thermometer!
Olly
Mar 23, 2021


St Peter's Hindley at Night
St Peter’s, Hindley at night.
Olly
Feb 13, 2021

How To: 5 Steps to Quickly Replace a Sky in Photoshop
First things first, you’ll need to find a photo to put a fake sky into. In this instance, I’m going to use an old photo of Edinburgh Castle.
Olly
Feb 11, 2021

Preston England Temple, Chorley, Lancashire, UK
I've had my eye on photographing it for a long while now, but for one reason or another I've never managed it...
Olly
Feb 9, 2021


Borsdane Brook Relaxation | Greater Manchester
I decided to test out my GoPro's slow mo abilities on this drizzly day by taking a walk to the woods.
Olly
Feb 7, 2021

Welcome to Olly Hitchen Photography
Welcome! Firstly, hello and welcome everyone! This is the first post on my new blog, but it's not just a new blog- its a whole new site!...
Olly
Feb 6, 2021
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